A Great Program to Experience London Past Review
By hannah.thielmeyer (Indiana University - Bloomington) - abroad from 09/02/2014 to 12/13/2014 with
IES Abroad: London & Oxford - Health Practice & Policy
I gained so many friends and had so many adventures. I became more independent and learned to make my own budget and travel plans. It was the best three months of my life and I already miss it!
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Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The semester I went was a transition. The professors at IES were both given the class a few weeks before it began, which made things a little bit wobbly at first, but eventually they found their stride and made the classes interesting. They were always willing to help us in and out of class! |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff of IES were incredibly friendly and helped me and my friends out in every situation that we came upon! |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
NIDO was in a good location and was very nice, albeit a bit small. |
* Food: |
All meals provided by IES were delicious and they made sure that people with food allergies or preferences were accommodated for |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
London is the most expensive city in the word, and it definitely is reflected. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 60 to 70 dollars |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how much I was going to buy so that I didn't pack as much! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |